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NGOs urge Greece not to extradite Erdogan critic: statement

A group of NGOs called on the Greek government on Tuesday to reject Ankara’s extradition request for a Turkish asylum seeker who accused President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of corruption. “The …

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EU poised to seize Russian profits, Greek envoy says

The European Union is expected to move toward seizing Russian profits generated in the bloc, a key step to backing Ukraine that stops short of calls to confiscate assets outright, …

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Greece wants permanent hosting of IOC presidential vote

Greece wants to permanently host the election of new International Olympic Committee presidents in ancient Olympia, the Greek Olympics chief said in an interview Monday. “My dream is to have …

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Greece awaits answers a year after worst train disaster

Greece was still waiting for a final accounting of what went wrong and who may have been responsible one year after its deadliest train crash killed 57 people. The nation …

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Greek elderly pool limited resources for shared housing solution

In an Athenian cafe, four women in their 60s pore over plans for a new kind of home offering an innovative solution to the housing problems many senior citizens face. …

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Church cuts ties with politicians who voted for same-sex law in Greece

A week after Greece became one of the first Christian Orthodox-majority country to legalise same-sex marriage and adoption, the Metropolis of Piraeus has announced it will be distancing itself from …

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Greece looking to sell its share in Piraeus Bank

The Greek government is likely set to sell its entire stake in Piraeus Bank next month, according to Reuters and Nasdaq. Greece’s bank bailout fund, the Hellenic Financial Stability Fund …

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Thousands of Greek nationals abroad register to vote for European elections

Within its first two days of operation, the new platform for postal voting has seen more than 8000 Greek citizens living abroad register, while domestic voters have also shown interest. …

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Brave 67-year-old woman foils robbery attempt with rolling pin in Iraklio, Crete

A 67-year-old woman thwarted a robbery at her convenience store using a rolling pin, in Iraklio, Crete. Her quick thinking and bravery prevented a potentially dangerous situation. The incident occurred …

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NGOs urge Greece to scrap coastline reform: statement

WWF, Greenpeace and six other environmental NGOs called on Greece on Thursday to withdraw a bill that will remove a coastal protection zone designed to limit seaside construction. The finance …

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